third trimester

Perspective on Pregnant Running

September 4, 2012 13 Comments

I’m always asked if I notice any difference between my two pregnancies. Physically, I’d say not at all. I’m carrying almost the same (weight gain, how I look, the size of the babies)…But it’s hard to compare other aspects because the circumstances are so different – especially when it comes to running. I was fortunate [...]

Happy Bump Day (37 weeks)!!

August 29, 2012 18 Comments

Today marks the start of my 37th week…one more week until I’m considered full term! The last two weeks have been exponentially better than the 5-6 – partially because I’m able to run again, partially because I feel more prepared for the arrival of #2, and partially because I know how close I am to [...]

Gestational Diabetes

August 16, 2012 22 Comments

Just a quick recap…A few weeks ago, I < barely> failed my first glucose test. My OB-GYN and I assumed the high number was a fluke (and likely caused by the ton of fruit and some chocolate I had eaten right before the test). I found out last week that it wasn’t a fluke [...]

Happy Bump Day! (35 weeks)

August 15, 2012 16 Comments

Another two weeks have come and gone and with it comes lots of updates regarding Pumpkin and I. Glucose test – First the bad news. I have developed gestational diabetes (GD). I feel somewhat embarrassed saying it aloud. I’ve had this preconceived notion that you develop GD if you are unhealthy, overweight, and/or inactive (because [...]

Running through Pregnancy – Part 4 – the 3rd Trimester

December 30, 2011 11 Comments

This is the 4th installment in a series of posts related to Running Through Pregnancy (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) —————————————————— Running during the third trimester was like being on a rollercoaster – some days I felt great and could run 8-10 miles; other days I had to stop and walk after 2-3. I quickly learned to [...]